Dr. Karen Larwin

Professor
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Dr. Karen Larwin

Professor

Teacher Education & Leadership Studies

Beeghly Hall 3401

phone: (330) 941-2231

khlarwin@ysu.edu

  • Education
    • 2021

      Other, Public Health of Families

      Youngstown State Univeristy Consortium MPH Program

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Examining the Impact of the Pathway HUB Services on Birth Outcomes Using Existing Data from the Akron Summit Pathway HUB"

    • 2007

      Ph D, Evaluation, Measurement, Applied Statistics

      Kent State University

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "A Structural Equation Model Examining Students’ Prior Mathematics Experiences and Self Perception Regarding Graduate Level Statistics Coursework: A Methodological Investigation. "

    • 2005

      MA, Program Evaluation and Measurement

      Kent State University

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Impact of CAI in Teaching Statistics"

    • 2003

      BS, Psychology Major, Math Minor

      Psychology

  • Awards and Honors
    • 2021

      Youngstown Regional Chamber

      Mahoning County Athena Award Nominee

      Recognition for my contributions to the local community.

    • 2021

      Youngstown State University

      Distinguished Professor in Teaching

      Recognition of excellence in teaching.

    • 2020

      Youngstown State University

      Distinguished Professor in Scholarship

      Recognition of excellence in the area of scholarship

    • 2019

      Youngstown State University

      Distinguished Professor in Service

      Recognizes excellence in Service

    • 2018

      Youngstown State University Beeghley College

      Dean's Dozen Outstanding Faculty Member Award

      Recognition for work as a faculty member in the college.

    • 2017

      Youngstown State University

      Diversity Leadership Award, Campus Leadership

      Recognition for my leadership contributions to the local and university community.

    • 2016

      Youngstown State University

      Distinguished Professor in Teaching

      Recognizes excellence in Teaching.

    • 2013

      Youngstown State University

      Distinguished Professor in Scholarship

  • Professional Positions
    • 1982 - 1982

      United State Air Force

  • Administrative Assignments
    • 2009 - 2010

      Coordinator

  • Intellectual Contributions
    • 2024

      "Better birth outcomes: The investment that saves lives"

      K. Larwin, S. Horne, A. Budnik

      Environment and Public Health Research, Academic Publishing Pte. Ltd, volume 2, issue 2, p. 1927

    • 2024

      "The cost of doing nothing: Preventable premature births for at-risk women"

      K. Larwin, S. Horne

      Applied Psychology Research, Academic Publishing Pte. Ltd, volume 3, issue 1, p. 1278

    • 2024

      "Perceptions of Poverty across Three Disciplines at One Urban University"

      K. Larwin, C. Jackson, S. Harper Woods, P. Spearman

      Journal of Poverty, Informa UK Limited, volume 28, issue 1, p. 47-57

    • 2024

      "The Implementation of Restorative Justice Practices: What Does Six Years of Data Reveal About the Changes in the Reported Discipline Rates for African American Students?"

      K. Fallo, K. Larwin

      Journal of Education, SAGE Publications, volume 204, issue 1, p. 58-70

    • 2024

      "Maternal and Infant Pathways HUB in NE Ohio: Influence on Birth Outcomes"

      K. Larwin, D. Larwin

      Maternal and Child Health Journal, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, volume 28, issue 1, p. 83-92

    • 2024

      "The Sound of Silence: The Educator’s Perspective on Silence during Staff Meetings."

      A. Zito, K. Larwin

      Journal of Organizational and Educational Leadership, volume 9(2), https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/joel/9/iss2/3

    • 2023

      "Ohio community pathway HUB: The cost benefit of supporting minority mothers"

      K. Larwin, A. Budnik, S. Horne

      Journal of Contemporary Research in Social Sciences, Learning Gate, volume 5, issue 2, p. 27-37

    • 2023

      "A meta-analytic investigation of the impact of middle school STEM education: where are all the students of color?"

      D. Thomas, K. Larwin

      International Journal of STEM Education, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, volume 10, issue 1

    • "When the right answer isn’t enough."

      K. Larwin, J. Gorman

    • 2023

      "Perspectives of Respiratory therapists on Trust in healthcare Leadership Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic"

      M. Simko, K. Larwin

      Respiratory Care, volume 68(10). https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/Suppl_10/3949399

    • 2022

      "Exploring the Perceptions of Male Teachers About the Shortage of Male Elementary School Teachers: A Q Methodology"

      K. Meader, K. Larwin

      Journal of Education, SAGE Publications, volume 202, issue 4, p. 416-435

    • 2022

      "Using HLM to Determine a STEM Programs Impact on Middle School Academic Achievement"

      D. Chine, K. Larwin

      International Journal of Research in Education and Science, ISTES Organization, volume 8, issue 1, p. 1-17

    • 2022

      "The Impact of STEM Integration on Student Achievement Using HLM: A Case Study"

      D. Chine, K. Larwin

      Journal of Research in STEM Education, volume 8(1), 1-23, https://doi.org/10.51355/jstem.2022.108

    • 2022

      "The impact of restorative justice practices on reducing the discipline gap for African American students."

      K. Fallo, K. Larwin

      Journal of Education, volume 1-13. doi.org/10.1177/00220574221090286

    • 2022

      "Do Bullying Interventions Work? The Educators’ Perspective"

      J. Kalis, K. Larwin

      Journal of Organizational & Educational Leadership, volume 8: Iss. 1, Article 3

    • 2022

      "At risk and silent: Giving voice to students participating in an alternative school-in-school program"

      J. Glavan, K. Larwin, C. Aspiranti

      Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, volume 16(32), 31-57

    • 2021

      "Investigating the Effects of Tablet-Based Math Interventions: A Meta-Analysis"

      K. Aspiranti, K. Larwin

      International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, ISTES Organization, volume 5, issue 4, p. 629-647

    • 2022

      "Perceptions of Poverty Across Three Disciplines at One Urban University"

      K. Larwin, C. Jackson, S. Woods, P. Spearman

      Journal of Poverty, volume 26, p. 1-11

    • 2021

      "Will they be welcomed in? The impact of K-12 teachers’ and principals’ perceptions of inclusion of students with disabilities"

      E. Smith, K. Larwin

      Journal of Organizational and Educational Leadership, volume 6(3), 1-34

    • 2021

      "Measuring the effects of physical exercise on stereotypic behaviors in autism: Using Hierarchical Linear Modeling."

      C. Tarr, K. Larwin, R. Hershey

      Journal of Autism, volume 8(1), 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.7243/2054-992X-8-1

    • 2021

      "Is There a Disproportionate Representation of African American Males in Special Education? A Causal-Comparative Investigation,"

      K. Hughley, K. Larwin

      Journal of Organizational & Educational Leadership, volume 7 : Iss. 1 , Article 3

    • 2021

      "Factors of Motivation in Education: Perspectives of College Students and Their Professors"

      C. Reash, K. Larwin

      Journal of Organizational & Educational Leadership, volume 7 : Iss. 1 , Article 2

    • 2021

      "A meta-analysis of the use of iPads and tablets for math intervention delivery."

      K. Aspiranti, K. Larwin

      International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, volume 8(1), 1-8.

    • 2020

      "A Proposed Definition and Structure of Counselor Dispositions"

      S. Miller, K. Larwin, M. Kautzman-East, J. Williams, W. Evans, D. Williams, A. Abramski, K. Miller

      Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, Informa UK Limited, volume 53, issue 2, p. 117-130

    • 2020

      "iPads/tablets and students with autism: A meta-analysis of academic effects"

      K. Aspiranti, K. Larwin, B. Schade

      Assistive Technology, Informa UK Limited, volume 32, issue 1, p. 23-30

    • 2020

      "The Association Between Perception of Caring and Intrinsic Motivation: A Study of Urban Middle School Students"

      D. Reppy, K. Larwin

      Journal of Education, SAGE Publications, volume 200, issue 1, p. 48-61

    • 2019

      "Measuring the Academic Outcomes of iPads for Students with Autism: a Meta-Analysis"

      K. Larwin, K. Aspiranti

      Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, volume 6, issue 2, p. 233-241

    • 2019

      "A proposed definition and structure of counselor dispositions. [Journal article]"

      S. Miller, K. Larwin, M. Kaufman-East, J. Williams, D. Williams, A. Abramski, K. Miller

      Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, volume 53, issue 1, p. 117-130

    • 2018

      "Using dispositional assessments to promote professional competence among health care providers. [Journal article]"

      K. Miller, S. Miller, K. Larwin, W. Evans, A. Abramski, M. Kautzman-East, J. Williams, D. Williams

      Journal of DEStech Transactions on Social Science, Education and Human Science

    • 2016

      "The Potential Impact of Online/Distance Education for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education: Results from a Meta-Analytic Investigation and Existing Research"

      M. Erickson, K. Larwin

      International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science, volume 5, issue 1, p. 76

    • 2016

      "Beeghly College of Education Quality Assurance System Handbook: Policies and Procedures."

      K. Miller, J. Beese, K. Larwin, M. DiPillo

      Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

    • 2014

      "Examining Effective Characteristics of Professional Development in K-12 Education Since the Inception of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002: A Meta-Analytic Investigation"

      E. Thomas, K. Larwin

      Journal of Educational Leadership in Action, Lindenwood University, volume 2, issue 2

    • 2013

      "Assessing the Impact of Testing Aids on Post-Secondary Student Performance: A Meta-Analytic Investigation"

      K. Larwin, J. Gorman, D. Larwin

      Educational Psychology Review, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, volume 25, issue 3, p. 429-443

    • 2010

      "Reading is Fundamental in Predicting Math Achievement in 10th Graders?"

      K. Larwin

      International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, Modestum Publishing Ltd, volume 5, issue 3, p. 131-145

    • 2008

      "Decreasing Excessive Media Usage While Increasing Physical Activity"

      K. Larwin, D. Larwin

      Behavior Modification, SAGE Publications, volume 32, issue 6, p. 938-956

  • Professional Service
    • 2021 - present

      Other
      Valley STEM Academy

    • 2019 - present

      Board of Advisors of a Company
      RICH Center

    • 2018 - present

      Board of Advisors of a Company
      Stark County Community Action HUB

    • 2018 - present

      Board of Advisors of a Company
      Better Health Partners

    • 2009 - present

      Other
      Ohio Commission On Minority Health

    • 2009 - present

      Other
      Higher Learning Commission

Karen H. LarwinKaren H. Larwin, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor and IRB Chair at YSU. She works in the Teacher Education and Leadership Studies Department. Dr. Larwin joined the faculty of YSU in 2010 after working at the University of Akron in the Math Department, where she served as the Coordinator of Statistics. Dr. Larwin obtained a Ph.D. from Kent State University in Evaluation, Measurement, and Applied Statistics in 2007, and earned a Master’s in Public Health in 2021. Dr. Larwin is recognized nationally in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods research design and analysis and is the developer of systematic item reduction in Structural Equation Modeling (SIR-SEM). While Dr. Larwin publishes methodological papers, her theoretical research focuses on topics touching individuals with special needs and members of underserved populations. Through her research, Dr. Larwin has established the theoretical concepts of Subtractive Leadership and the Trauma of Poverty. Dr. Larwin’s work at YSU has focused on supporting and empowering over eighty individuals to earn their doctorate in Educational Leadership. Dr. Larwin serves as an evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Commission on Minority Health. She serves as a member of governing and advisory boards for schools and non-profit organizations across the tri-county area. Dr. Larwin also serves as a chair on the executive board of the American Evaluation Association’s Quantitative Section.